Topic: Around Here
Special Three-Day Filing Period for Orcas Port Commissioner
Written on July 12, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from County Auditor F. Milene Henley… The San Juan County Elections Office is opening a special three-day filing period for the Port of Orcas Port Commissioner #1 office. Candidate filings can be made in person from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28. Online filings will be Continue Reading
Sign Up Now to Play “Fair Feud”
Written on July 11, 2017 at 11:54 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Ashley King at the San Juan County Fair headquarters that it is time to put your team together for Fair Feud!… Do you have a fun group of five people that enjoys good-natured, friendly competition? Would you like to promote your business and have fun doing it? Want to get more involved in Continue Reading
Sensational Summer Variety Show Starts Thursday
Written on July 11, 2017 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Community Theatre’s Summer Variety Show starts this week on Thursday… Take a few singers, musicians and tap dancers and add in a belly dancer, a unicyclist, and even more unique talents, and you’ve got an island recipe for a high-spirited cabaret-style variety event. The first ever Sensational Summer Variety Show, a fundraiser for Continue Reading
San Juan County Fair Beer and Wine Booth Seeking Volunteers
Written on July 10, 2017 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The 2017 San Juan County Fair will be here before you know it! We hear from Jim Dunn that the Beer and Wine Booth is looking for volunteers… As Superintendent of the Beer and Wine Booth, I will need volunteers to help with registration of entries taken on Tuesday, August 15th between 8am and 6pm Continue Reading
Orcas Island Ferry Terminal Grand Opening
Written on July 9, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Washington State Ferries for Orcas Island terminal grand opening Just in time for the busy summer season, Orcas Island has a new ferry terminal building. The public is invited to celebrate the opening of the new Orcas Island ferry terminal on Tuesday, July 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Continue Reading
Humble Boy closes on SJI this weekend
Written on July 7, 2017 at 4:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday, Saturday and Sunday only at 8:15 pm on the Wold Road stage! Don’t miss this fabulous play at 1062 Wold Road. Breathe in the magic in our outdoor venue under the stars. Take advantage of this glorious weather! (Forecast says wind dies down tonight and the weekend is sunny!) Dress warmly and bring a Continue Reading
Exploring the Labyrinth: Facts, Myths, and Possibilities
Written on July 7, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you seen the outdoor labyrinth in front of the office at Saint David’s Episcopal Church? Perhaps you’ve noticed people walking on it as you’ve passed by. Maybe you were one of Ms. Salisbury’s geometry students at FHHS who won a pizza party in 2003 by estimating how many bricks would be used to build Continue Reading
Welcome Home!
Written on June 30, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bob Stavers shares this sunset photo shot from the late ferry on Wednesday. Welcome home!
Reserved Parade Seating
Written on June 24, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church will again be offering reserved seating for the 4th of July parade to help those who cannot stand for long periods enjoy the parade. Please call (360) 378-4544 to reserve your seat(s) or email [email protected]. Be sure to tell us the names of those coming.
Celebrating Summer Solstice with Kinetic Sun Sculptures.
Written on June 20, 2017 at 6:22 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Today is summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the first day of summer. At 9:24 pm this evening the sun will reach it’s northernmost point as the Earth’s North Pole tilts towards the sun. The word solstice comes from the latin words sol, meaning sun and sistere, meaning to stop or stand Continue Reading
Island Senior: Taking the Mullis Center Van
Written on June 19, 2017 at 6:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A day trip to the mainland was never so easy. This week I got on the Mullis Center van for the Mt Vernon trip. Every month the van makes two mainland trips to facilitate members of the Mullis Center with medical appointments or shopping needs, one trip to Mt Vernon and one to Bellingham. The cost Continue Reading
Pelindaba and Orcasong team up
Written on June 16, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
June 14, 2017 – Pelindaba and Orcasong today announce a long-term strategic alliance to significantly expand Lavender production in the San Juan Islands. “Escalating demand for our broad portfolio of all-natural lavender-based products across the country has prompted our desire to significantly expand our environmentally friendly organic lavender plantings,” said Stephen Robins, founder/owner of Pelindaba. Continue Reading
Volunteer at the Museum
Written on June 13, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Things are happening at the San Juan Historical Society and Museum this summer! Become a part of the growing volunteer community by attending one of the June volunteer orientations at the Etta Egeland Resource Center, 323 Price Street: Saturday, June 17 – 9 am – 11 am Tuesday, June 20 – 4 pm – 6 Continue Reading
Bike for Sale
Written on May 29, 2017 at 11:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Trek Verve 3 Bicycle Enjoy the summer weather while you get that exercise you know you need. Get a great bike for a great price. This 2016 model is only one year old and it is all about comfort: Read more
Nature Walk to Briggs Lake
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Family Nature Club Monthly Event The nature club celebrates National Trails Day weekend at the Roche Harbor Highlands! Join youth trail leader, Ava Martin, along with Theresa Simendinger, from the San Juan Island Trails Committee, for a family & trail-stroller friendly walk to Briggs Lake. Sunday, June 4th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Continue Reading
Planned Outage Next Week
Written on May 7, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Planned Outage for Shaw and Orcas Overnight – beginning at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 10th OPALCO members on all of Shaw Island and west of Youngren’s Pond / Loon Song Lane on Orcas Island will experience an overnight planned power outage beginning at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, May 10th. Power restoration is expected by 4:00 am Continue Reading
Special Three-Day Filing Period for Orcas Port Commissioner
Written on July 12, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from County Auditor F. Milene Henley… The San Juan County Elections Office is opening a special three-day filing period for the Port of Orcas Port Commissioner #1 office. Candidate filings can be made in person from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28. Online filings will be Continue Reading
Sign Up Now to Play “Fair Feud”
Written on July 11, 2017 at 11:54 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Ashley King at the San Juan County Fair headquarters that it is time to put your team together for Fair Feud!… Do you have a fun group of five people that enjoys good-natured, friendly competition? Would you like to promote your business and have fun doing it? Want to get more involved in Continue Reading
Sensational Summer Variety Show Starts Thursday
Written on July 11, 2017 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Community Theatre’s Summer Variety Show starts this week on Thursday… Take a few singers, musicians and tap dancers and add in a belly dancer, a unicyclist, and even more unique talents, and you’ve got an island recipe for a high-spirited cabaret-style variety event. The first ever Sensational Summer Variety Show, a fundraiser for Continue Reading
San Juan County Fair Beer and Wine Booth Seeking Volunteers
Written on July 10, 2017 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The 2017 San Juan County Fair will be here before you know it! We hear from Jim Dunn that the Beer and Wine Booth is looking for volunteers… As Superintendent of the Beer and Wine Booth, I will need volunteers to help with registration of entries taken on Tuesday, August 15th between 8am and 6pm Continue Reading
Orcas Island Ferry Terminal Grand Opening
Written on July 9, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Washington State Ferries for Orcas Island terminal grand opening Just in time for the busy summer season, Orcas Island has a new ferry terminal building. The public is invited to celebrate the opening of the new Orcas Island ferry terminal on Tuesday, July 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Continue Reading
Humble Boy closes on SJI this weekend
Written on July 7, 2017 at 4:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday, Saturday and Sunday only at 8:15 pm on the Wold Road stage! Don’t miss this fabulous play at 1062 Wold Road. Breathe in the magic in our outdoor venue under the stars. Take advantage of this glorious weather! (Forecast says wind dies down tonight and the weekend is sunny!) Dress warmly and bring a Continue Reading
Exploring the Labyrinth: Facts, Myths, and Possibilities
Written on July 7, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you seen the outdoor labyrinth in front of the office at Saint David’s Episcopal Church? Perhaps you’ve noticed people walking on it as you’ve passed by. Maybe you were one of Ms. Salisbury’s geometry students at FHHS who won a pizza party in 2003 by estimating how many bricks would be used to build Continue Reading
Welcome Home!
Written on June 30, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bob Stavers shares this sunset photo shot from the late ferry on Wednesday. Welcome home!
Reserved Parade Seating
Written on June 24, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church will again be offering reserved seating for the 4th of July parade to help those who cannot stand for long periods enjoy the parade. Please call (360) 378-4544 to reserve your seat(s) or email [email protected]. Be sure to tell us the names of those coming.
Celebrating Summer Solstice with Kinetic Sun Sculptures.
Written on June 20, 2017 at 6:22 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Today is summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the first day of summer. At 9:24 pm this evening the sun will reach it’s northernmost point as the Earth’s North Pole tilts towards the sun. The word solstice comes from the latin words sol, meaning sun and sistere, meaning to stop or stand Continue Reading
Island Senior: Taking the Mullis Center Van
Written on June 19, 2017 at 6:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A day trip to the mainland was never so easy. This week I got on the Mullis Center van for the Mt Vernon trip. Every month the van makes two mainland trips to facilitate members of the Mullis Center with medical appointments or shopping needs, one trip to Mt Vernon and one to Bellingham. The cost Continue Reading
Pelindaba and Orcasong team up
Written on June 16, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
June 14, 2017 – Pelindaba and Orcasong today announce a long-term strategic alliance to significantly expand Lavender production in the San Juan Islands. “Escalating demand for our broad portfolio of all-natural lavender-based products across the country has prompted our desire to significantly expand our environmentally friendly organic lavender plantings,” said Stephen Robins, founder/owner of Pelindaba. Continue Reading
Volunteer at the Museum
Written on June 13, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Things are happening at the San Juan Historical Society and Museum this summer! Become a part of the growing volunteer community by attending one of the June volunteer orientations at the Etta Egeland Resource Center, 323 Price Street: Saturday, June 17 – 9 am – 11 am Tuesday, June 20 – 4 pm – 6 Continue Reading
Bike for Sale
Written on May 29, 2017 at 11:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Trek Verve 3 Bicycle Enjoy the summer weather while you get that exercise you know you need. Get a great bike for a great price. This 2016 model is only one year old and it is all about comfort: Read more
Nature Walk to Briggs Lake
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Family Nature Club Monthly Event The nature club celebrates National Trails Day weekend at the Roche Harbor Highlands! Join youth trail leader, Ava Martin, along with Theresa Simendinger, from the San Juan Island Trails Committee, for a family & trail-stroller friendly walk to Briggs Lake. Sunday, June 4th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Continue Reading
Planned Outage Next Week
Written on May 7, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Planned Outage for Shaw and Orcas Overnight – beginning at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 10th OPALCO members on all of Shaw Island and west of Youngren’s Pond / Loon Song Lane on Orcas Island will experience an overnight planned power outage beginning at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, May 10th. Power restoration is expected by 4:00 am Continue Reading